Ground Care and Plant for Defra Group Fleet Services

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Published: Jun 4, 2026

Updated: Jun 4, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Vehicles. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 69.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Defra Group requires a modern, sustainable, and optimised ground care equipment fleet to support operational delivery across the Group. The purpose of this project is to establish a long-term, Defra Group-wide contract for the supply of grounds maintenance equipment, led by the Environment Agency (as the main customer), with access available for the whole Group. The contract will provide a consistent, streamlined, and effective approach to sourcing ground care and plant assets, ensuring operational readiness across Defra sites. The contract is expected to be split into 4 lots with a timeframe of six years. The total value of potential equipment replacements is estimated at £69 million (excluding VAT) over the contract period.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 053062-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY has issued 485 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 452 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Environment & Climate, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £69,000,000 - £69,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 053062-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ENVIRONMENT AGENCY in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.